Holidays in Ericeira: Lying approximately 30 KM northeast of Lisbon, Ericeira is a fishing village on the Atlantic Ocean, affording visitor's breathtaking ocean views, magnificent sunsets and cheap holidays when planning a trip to Portugal. With whitewashed houses sporting colorful roofs, Ericeira looks every bit a charming fishing village.

Ereceira's name, derived from Ouriceira, is a derivative of the Portuguese word for "sea urchin", Ouriço. Known for its outstanding seafood, at a low price, a stay in Ericeira is sure to be a gastronomical thrill for visitor's from all over the world seeking to dine on the treasures of the ocean. Dozens of seafood restaurants lines the streets of this city and diners will never walk away disappointed, while still leaving money in their pockets at the end of the meal.

Known around the world for its beach holidays, Ericeira is home to the Ribeira d'Ilhas Beach, a regular host to a round of the World Surf Championship. Surfing, though, is not all the beaches have to offer with sunbathing being the favorite past time for visitors. If you are a more active participant when at the beach, also offered are a full choice of water sports such as body and skim boarding, wind surfing, fishing, diving and sailing, to name just a few. With nearly 40 beaches from which to choose, finding a place to relax will be just a few steps from anywhere in the city. In 1910, one of Portugal's monarchs, King D. Manuel II, forced to flee his country for England, did so from a beach in Ericeira, Praia dos Pescadores or Fishermen Beach.

Culture is also prominent in the city where the Casa da Cultura Jaime Lobo e Silva is located. Within the confines of the Casa da Cultura are a library, art gallery and auditorium. Given the building is named after a local band conductor and historian, who passed away in 1943, the auditorium is used on a regular basis for classical music performances by some of the world's most renown musicians; the entrance fee is a low 3 Euros.

There are a number of three- and four-star hotels and holiday rental apartments available in Ericeira for as little as 30 Euro a night, per person, making Cheap holidays Portugal in Ericeira possible for every traveler. With oceanic views, located right on the beach, surrounded by all the seafood you can eat, a variety of restaurants offering local and international cuisine, all for low prices-it is easy to see that Cheap holidays Ericeira in Portugal can be a reality, rather than a dream.